Part of UC#4’s vision for 2124 involves a Space Elevator. How will a space elevator benefit the humanity of 2124? With a space elevator, materials might be sent into orbit at a fraction of the current cost. As of 2022, conventional rocket designs cost about US$12,125 per kilogram (US$5,500 per pound) for transfer to geostationary […]
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We are so excited around WLBOTT headquarters! Tomorrow starts the month of Project 2124. The project, conceived by Elder-Blotter UC#3, encourages us to take a hopeful glance into the future. More details tomorrow. WLBOTT 2124 Prep: Spiritual, Mental, Physical In practical terms, this means a day of napping. Each Elder will provide their own vision […]
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Pupusa
Sally the Intern shared a dream from two nights ago. She dreamed about “Pupusa”. Not the actual food item, but just the word itself. After consulting with the WLBOTT staff Freudian analyst / astrologer / sign spinner / Tourism Campaign Developer / Lighthouse Bulb Technician / tele-barber / underappreciated herring influencer / gastroenterologist / mySpace […]
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Orpheus
So…. Let’s talk about Orpheus. This was all new to me, but it turned into an interesting rabbit hole. Orpheus – the man, the myth, the legend. According to ancient Greek mythology, he was musician, poet, and all round adventurer. His music could tame the wild beasts, and even stones. The legend probably had its […]
So… Jose Avila was running a little short of cash after moving into a new apartment, and decided to make his own furniture. Out of old FedEx boxes. Very cool, right? Very WLBOTT-worthy, so he uploaded pix of his furniture to his web site. The good folks at FedEx were having none of that. They […]